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Hamilton Spectator
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Federal NDP plans to have a new leader by end of March
OTTAWA—The New Democratic Party will have a new leader by the end of March next year, the Star has learned, setting up a contest to decide the future of the left-wing political force that was crippled in April's federal election. In a closed-door meeting Thursday, the NDP's federal council agreed on a six-month race starting in September with a $100,000 entry fee, said sources familiar with the discussions. It's seen as a compromise between opposing factions of the party following tense debates and internal discord in the weeks ahead of the decision. Not all rules for the race were decided Thursday. Some had called for a lengthy race with a low-entry fee in an effort to allow more candidates to enter the race and vigorously debate the direction of the party. Others had called for a short race with a higher fee , citing the instability of minority Parliaments and a need to replenish the party's coffers after it had its worst-ever election result. Tensions are expected to remain as the left wing of the party and the center-left battle over the direction of the NDP during the leadership race. Earlier this week, a grassroots group dubbed 'Reclaim Canada's NDP,' supported by former MPs Matthew Green and Rachel Blaney, called on party donors to redirect funds to local riding associations instead of the central party, a significant act of protest in the face of mounting disillusionment with the party's leadership . The party was reduced to just seven seats in Parliament in the April 28 election, losing out on critical rebates from Elections Canada and funding for House of Commons staff and operations and leading to former leader Jagmeet Singh's resignation. It announced this week it was launching a review of the election campaign, led by lawyer and former candidate Emilie Taman. Edmonton-Strathcona MP Heather McPherson, who is notable for her criticism of the Canadian government's response to the war in Gaza and her past support for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, is widely expected to launch a leadership bid, but has yet to confirm her intention despite signalling an openness to enter the race. Over the last few weeks, she marched with Ontario New Democrats at the Toronto Pride Parade, mingled with labour unions at the Calgary Stampede, and shared a video to social media describing the party's recent election campaign as a 'wake-up call,' that failed to provide leadership and solutions and lost voters' trust. Other potential candidates, include several influential figures on the left-wing of the party, including Green, climate activist Avi Lewis and Winnipeg Centre MP Leah Gazan. So far, the only people to announce an intention to run are farmer and former Huron-Bruce candidate Tony McQuail and Yves Engler — a Montreal-based activist known for aggressive confrontations with elected officials of all stripes over the war in Gaza.
Global News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Global News
Canada election 2025: North Island-Powell River
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook North Island-Powell River is a federal riding located in British Columbia. This riding is currently represented by NDP MP Rachel Blaney who first took office in . Blaney collected 23,833 votes, winning 39.55 per cent of the vote in the 2021 federal election. Voters will decide who will represent North Island-Powell River in British Columbia during the upcoming Canadian election on April 28, 2025. Visit this page on election night for a complete breakdown of up to the minute results. Candidates Liberal: Jennifer Lash Conservative: Aaron Gunn NDP: Tanille Johnston Green: Jessica Wegg People's Party: Paul Macknight Independent: Glen Staples
